Senior Manager, Strategy & Growth

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Malaysia is looking for a strategic analyst to support operational excellence and growth initiatives. The role involves financial modeling, project management, and coordination with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields along with strong analytical skills and experience in management consulting or corporate finance. Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage. Join a dynamic team to help shape the company's growth and expansion strategies.

Qualifications

• Relevant working experience in management consulting, strategy, or corporate finance.
• Strong analytical and execution skills.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and operational excellence.
• Launch and scale new concepts or growth projects.
• Manage portfolio of investee companies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Financial modelling

Market entry strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the strategic planning and operational excellence of existing businesses and international expansion activities.
2. Support to launch, iterate and scale new concepts/revenue streams or growth projects.
3. Support in the identification of strategic issues and opportunities that could influence business growth and profitability.
4. Support in the management of portfolio of investee companies to deliver deal value.
5. Support the development of thought leadership and market intelligence for the Group via targeted research on industries, markets, customer segments, competitors, and regulatory landscapes.
6. Build financial models and provide financial analysis for business case simulations, project economics, funding plan and perform sensitivity analyses to highlight key risks.
7. Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and ensure successful new market setup and activation.
8. Coordinate and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that project timelines are met.
9. To support ad-hoc special projects by top management/other departments as and when required

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Relevant working experience in management consulting, strategy, business planning, corporate finance, research, or equivalent
• Strong analytical, numerical, commercial, and execution skills
• Demonstrates critical and strategic thinking; entrepreneurial mindset is an added advantage
• Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage
• Proficient in MS Office (especially MS Excel), Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and related tool
• Excellent organisational, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to ask relevant and probing question

Key Skill

• Project management and stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Financial modelling and financial analysis
• Market entry and business strategy development
• Research and benchmarking

Other Key Essential

• A strong “can-do” attitude is essential for success in this role
• A strong team player, able to work with internal and external stakeholders across multiple geographies
• Resourceful and tenacious in addressing work‑related challenge
• Humble and open‑minded, with the ability to appreciate diverse perspective
• Proactive in adding value and providing support beyond the direct scope of the role
• Flexible and able to multitask, with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment